Willie Gates vs Yuta Sasaki

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski

May 8, 2016Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

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Willie Gates

Record: 12-7-0

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Yuta Sasaki

Record: 21-6-2

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Willie Gates

Yuta Sasaki

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Willie Gates

Yuta Sasaki

Willie Gates vs Yuta Sasaki AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

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How AgentMMA breaks down Willie Gates vs Yuta Sasaki

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UFC Record Breakdown

Willie Gates

KO/TKO (57%)

Losses (43%)

Yuta Sasaki

Sub (64%)

Losses (36%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy38%

Grappling Efficiency50%

Takedown Defense67%

Cardio & Endurance70%

Fight IQ70%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy41%

Grappling Efficiency61%

Takedown Defense41%

Cardio & Endurance70%

Fight IQ80%

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From opening bell, Willie Gates can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 1.8 significant strikes per minute while Yuta Sasaki looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Southpaw stance angles.

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Willie Gates

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UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (57%)

Losses (43%)

Willie Gates breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy38%

Grappling Efficiency50%

Takedown Defense67%

Cardio & Endurance70%

Fight IQ70%

Willie Gates's recent form

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
Premium analysis examines the momentum swings most likely to decide control.

Finishing Window

Premium analysis covers whether a credible finish window emerges from the pace, striking, and grappling matchup.

The premium breakdown compares the pace and position battle before revealing the selected verdict and supporting evidence. Yuta Sasaki must answer with clinch resets and smart cage craft to stay competitive.

Yuta Sasaki owns the cleaner takedown mechanics (43%) but must solve the 67% sprawl from Willie Gates.

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Yuta Sasaki

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UFC Record Breakdown

Sub (64%)

Losses (36%)

Yuta Sasaki breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy41%

Grappling Efficiency61%

Takedown Defense41%

Cardio & Endurance70%

Fight IQ80%

Yuta Sasaki's recent form

Willie Gates vs Yuta Sasaki Stats Comparison

Age

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Height

5'8" (173 cm)

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5'10" (178 cm)

Weight

125 lbs (57 kg)

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125 lbs (57 kg)

Reach

72" (183 cm)

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71" (180 cm)

Stance

Orthodox

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Southpaw

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Status

Contender

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Contender

Key Insights: Willie Gates vs Yuta Sasaki AI Analysis

Pace delta

+0.4 significant strikes/min

Yuta Sasaki averages 2.2 significant strikes per minute while Willie Gates sits at 1.8.

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